Converge have released a visualizer for their new single “We Were Never The Same,” the closing track from their upcoming album ‘Love Is Not Enough’, out February 13. The song arrives as a stark final statement, shaped by reflection, grief, and resolve, and stands as one of the most direct lyrical moments on the record. Vocalist Jacob Bannon wrote the lyrics while sitting in the parking lot of a funeral home, confronting the ways people process loss and the clarity that grief can bring.
‘Love Is Not Enough’ was recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City in Salem, Massachusetts, with engineering assistance from Zach Weeks. Across the album, Converge distill decades of work across punk, hardcore, and metal into a focused and unsparing set of songs. From the title track through to “We Were Never The Same,” the record moves with urgency and restraint, reflecting personal and collective strain without excess or ornament. Bannon also handled the album’s artwork and design, creating individual images for each song alongside a cover that frames the record’s themes of collapse and witness.
With more than thirty years behind them, Converge continue to treat the band as a vital outlet rather than a legacy act. This summer, they will bring that intensity to select European festivals, returning to stages that have long embraced their uncompromising approach. The dates mark the next chapter for a band still operating with intent and focus.
Converge – Summer 2026 Festival Dates:
June 25 – Jera On Air – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
June 26 – Superbowl Of Hardcore – Rennes, France
June 27 – Outbreak Festival – Manchester, United Kingdom
July 1 – Obscene Extreme Festival – Trutnov, Czech Republic
July 4 – Resurrection Fest – Viveiro, Spain